About Key
The surname Key is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a quay or a key, which refers to a wharf or landing place for ships. Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone who held a key position or had a key-like physical attribute. The name could also be derived from the Old English word "caeg," meaning "key," and may have been an occupational name for a locksmith or someone who made keys. Overall, the surname Key is associated with occupations or locations related to keys or quays.
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The surname Key is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Key based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Key in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Key using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.